In 2024, thirteen University of Michigan faculty members achieved recognition by being elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). This prestigious honor highlights their exceptional contributions to various scientific fields. The AAAS, established as the largest general scientific society globally, acknowledged 471 members in this year’s class for their significant scientific or social achievements. This election marks an important milestone for the faculty members and the University of Michigan’s academic community.
Ravi Allada
Ravi Allada, the Theophile Raphael M.D. Collegiate Professor, is recognized for significant discoveries in circadian rhythm and its links to neurodegenerative diseases.
Kathleen Collins
Kathleen Collins, a professor of internal medicine and microbiology, has made remarkable strides in virology, focusing on HIV immune evasion using primary cell models.
Mark Daskin
Mark Daskin, the Clyde W. Johnson Collegiate Professor Emeritus, is celebrated for his contributions to location optimization and supply chain network design.
Andrzej Dlugosz
Andrzej Dlugosz, the Poth Professor of Cutaneous Oncology, has made groundbreaking advances in dermatology and cancer biology, creating innovative animal models.
Roman Giger
Roman Giger, the Dr. Richard Mark Newman Research Professor, is noted for his work in neural regeneration and identifying immune cells that support axon regeneration.
Mark Guzdial
Mark Guzdial is recognized for his influential research in computing education, applying it across multiple disciplines to enhance learning experiences.
Maggie Levenstein
Maggie Levenstein, director of the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research, has made distinguished contributions to industrial organization and improved social science data policies.
David Markovitz
David Markovitz is honored for his work in medicine and biomedical research, particularly on human retroviruses and cancer biology.
Sally Oey
Sally Oey, an Arthur F. Thurnau Professor, has provided exceptional insights into the role of massive stars in galaxy evolution.
Jack Parent
Jack Parent has made significant contributions in translational neuroscience, especially in understanding acquired epileptogenesis and severe pediatric genetic epilepsies.
Arvind Rao
Arvind Rao is recognized for his work in computational medicine, developing methodologies to interpret large datasets for better clinical decisions.
Libo Shan
Libo Shan is celebrated for her discoveries in plant-pathogen interactions and uncovering how plants sense and respond to pathogen signals.
Stephen Smith
Stephen Smith, a professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, is noted for his contributions to understanding plant evolution and phylogenetics.
The AAAS, founded in 1848, began electing fellows in 1874. The new class will be honored at a Washington, D.C. event on June 7. The 2024 fellows are also highlighted in the March edition of the journal Science.
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